Century News

Monday 4th May 2020 - Work re-starts at Great Eastern Quays

We were pleased to see that following a period of closure due to the Covid-19 crisis, work has now re-started at Great Eastern Quays.

Main contractor, Vistry Partnerships, has introduced strict new health & safety rules to ensure safe working on site. See here our project Manager, Raja Youchaa, instructing the Century installation team on the new rules for observing strict social distancing on site.

Century secure contract for new purpose built student accommodation block in Gants Hill

The Century team were pleased to secure the contract for a new student block in Gants Hill. The 321 bed purpose built block is located centrally in Gants Hill, just 30m from the underground station. Demolition of the existing Valentine public house was completed last month, allowing construction to get underway in March. Century's £2.5m contract includes aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, and an extensive feature metalwork package.

Century secure a major facade contract on a mixed use scheme in central Lewisham

The Lewisham Exchange scheme consists of two high rise blocks of 35 and 20 storeys, linked at lower levels to provide retail and commercial space, as well as amenity areas. The lower level will also provide an entrance point for the new Bakerloo line extension. The residential part of the scheme will provide both student and affordable housing. The form of construction is modular.

Century's £16.5m contract includes windows, curtain walling, doors, brick slip clad facades, aluminium rainscreen, and associated feature metalwork. Work is due to get under way on site later this year.

Century Facades Limited - COVID-19

Following guidance provided by the Government and Public Health England, Century Facades Ltd has put measures in place to minimise the risk of the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The health, safety and wellbeing of all those involved with Century’s day-to-day business is our No.1 priority. Indeed, some of the Century team are now working remotely, and interact on a daily basis with colleagues and clients via video links. This is working extremely well and is allowing Century to operate as effectively as possible in these very difficult times. We are tremendously grateful and proud of our supply chain, all of whom have risen to the challenges presented by this COVID-19 outbreak, and continue to fully support us.

Thank you.

We have taken steps to limit non-essential travel, however, we remain committed to providing our clients with the best possible service, and our site teams are doing an amazing job in maintaining productivity at good levels, whilst keeping everyone safe. Great job guys!

It goes without saying that everyone in the UK and around the world is of course hoping that we can return to normal as quickly as possible. However, during this period of uncertainty, should you have any concerns or questions regarding Century, please do not hesitate to contact our head office in Tonbridge on 01732-317030.

New specialist refurbishment division launched to service London clients

The directors of Innovate Facades Group Ltd have formed a sister company to Century Facades Ltd, a new division set up specifically to carry out specialist refurbishment projects. The new business, Innovate Facades Ltd, will target work in the London region. Innovate Facades Ltd was delighted to secure it's first contract working direct for the client, Greystar International, to re-clad the podium level at Spitalfields Tower. Sister company Century Facades originally carried out the re-cladding of the main tower in 2018. The £1.1m podium contract will commence on site in February 2020, with Innovate Facades Ltd acting in the role of principal contractor.

Final scaffold strike at South Thames College, Wandsworth

The wraps are almost off at South Thames College in Wandsworth, revealing the brick clad building in all it's glory. A stunning development, with the main façade design based on Corium brick slip cladding

Glass Supper - Society of Facade Engineering Awards 2019

Chair of judges, Century's very own Graham Hackley, seen here presenting awards to the winners of the 2019 Society of Façade Engineering Projects of the Year. Another great success, with a number of informative and imaginative presentations during the day by industry leading figures, followed by the awards ceremony, and of course the Glass Supper. This year's event was held on 10th December 2019 at London's Guildhall, a stunning setting exuding history.

Albion Wharf Ipswich development looking fantastic - even if we say so ourselves!

Our Albion Wharf Ipswich project has been superbly executed by the Century team - well done Luke, Raja and all involved. The waterfront development of 150 apartments, overlooking the River Orwell, once complete will include one of the tallest towers in the Ipswich area, standing at 19 storeys.

The Century team were delighted to secure their biggest ever contract

The Century team were delighted to secure their biggest ever contract, a £20m façade package for a new high-rise residential development in Central Croydon.

The scheme located close to East Croydon Station, consists of two joined towers of 38 and 44 storey’s. The method of construction is modular (off-site) with this scheme being the tallest of its kind throughout Europe.

This joint development by Greystar Properties and Tide will house 546 apartments, social areas, retail and commercial space, plus café and art gallery.

The main façade design includes a stunning green unique designed terracotta cladding, GRC, curtain walling, windows, doors, glazed balustrades and feature metalwork. Century has commenced the design phase, and plan to start on site early 2019.

Century secure phase 5 at Greenford Green, Ealing

Century Facades has been appointed by Tide Construction to carry out the contract to design, supply and install aluminium curtain walling, feature metal work, and balustrades. With the project being based on volumetric construction, Century has also supplied and installed aluminium windows to modular units off site. Window installation is already underway, site works are due to commence early 2019. Century's contract value is £3.7m

Century Facades hosted a team and family get together at their 2018 summer party

Century Facades hosted a team get together and summer party
in August at High Rocks in Tunbridge Wells, set in the beautiful Kent
countryside alongside a local railway line, complete with visiting steam trains
on the hour! Everyone had a fantastic day, wonderful setting, good company, great
humour, and truly a day to remember!

Century Facades Director Graham Hackley named Chairman of the SFE Competition

Century's co-owner Graham Hackley has been given the honour of
Chairman of Facade 2018, the latest iteration of the SFE's international
competition designed to reward and promote excellence in the key
discipline of facade design, engineering and application.

The
competition is created, managed and judged by some of the world’s
leading exponents of façade engineering including Graham. The FAÇADE
competition is increasingly regarded as a serious and highly desirable
accolade. This years competition will be held at the highly prestigious
and exclusive Glass Supper and an audience of some of the World’s
leading architects and building engineers. For this year the event takes
place on Thursday 6th December at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, Camden,
London.

Great Eastern Quays, Royal Docks in East London

We were pleased to gain a new client in the shape of Galliford Try
Partnerships, securing a £2.2m contract for phase two at Great Eastern
Quays, Royal Docks in East London.

The scheme for end user client
Notting Hill Housing Partnership, consists of several low level
residential blocks with a total of 468 new homes.

Century has been
appointed to carry out the complete design, supply and installation of
the bespoke architectural metalwork package. Century has commenced the
design phase, and plan to start on site autumn 2018.